Fall is officially here and many of you are heading into the backcountry for some epic overnight hunting trips. While you may prefer the lovely taste of Mountain House, Backpackers Pantry, or Peak Refuel to keep your hunger at bay - we thought we'd give you some tools to construct your own dehydrated meals using the wild game you may already have in your freezer.
In our opinion, the ultimate backcountry meal should be chalked full of wild game. But in today's market, that’s an impossible task unless you buckle down and make it yourself. This probably sounds like a huge job before getting ready to head out on a hunt, but it’s way easier than you might think. This backcountry venison stroganoff recipe is simple, easy, and will help you get your feet wet, so you can build and experiment with more meals in the future.
This recipe uses mostly dried ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store, but you can also find a ton of freeze dried ingredients on Amazon. Don’t be afraid to play around with different protein sources - dehydrate your own pulled grouse or use packets of cooked tuna - it’s all fair game.
The venison jerky used in this recipe can also double as a great on-the-go snack for the trail, but the flavor is very neutral, and the salt levels are fairly low. This is done purposely so it works best in the stroganoff. If you'd rather your jerky be a better trail snack, go nuts with your jerky flavoring but understand that some flavorings may overtake the meal.